Christopher Branford Bell (January 12, 1951 – December 27, 1978) was an American musician and singer-songwriter. Along with Alex Chilton, he led the power pop band Big Star through its first album #1 Record (1972).

Nov 14, 2022 · By the end of 1972, according to "There Was a Light," Big Star co-leader Chris Bell was so upset over the failure, and reportedly feeling overshadowed by Alex Chilton, according to The Guardian, that he quit the band.

Chris or Christopher Bell may refer to: Chris Bell (American musician) (1951–1978), singer-songwriter and guitarist of the band Big Star Chris Bell (American football) (born 1976), American football offensive tackle

Dec 8, 2016 · Bell, who formed the band, wanted them to pick up where side two of The Beatles’ Abbey Road left off. But he would never get a chance to witness Big Star’s music light the flame behind the...

Big Star was an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1971 by Alex Chilton (vocals, guitar), Chris Bell (vocals, guitar), Jody Stephens (drums), and Andy Hummel (bass). They have been described as the "quintessential American power pop band", and "one of the most mythic and influential cult acts in all of rock & roll". [ 1 ]

Chris Bell. Soundtrack: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Chris Bell was born January 12, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was always a talented artist but began displaying his ability as a writer and guitarist at about 12 years old.

Dec 28, 2008 · Chris Bell, founder of the band Big Star and a much revered figure in Memphis music history, died on Dec. 27, 1978, in a car accident. Thirty years ago today, the body of...

Jan 10, 2019 · After sketching out the creative blueprint for Memphis-based Big Star, the band that launched a thousand other “power pop” bands, Chris Bell left it in Alex Chilton’s hands after one album. He spent the rest of his short life trying to reclaim that mantle.

Jun 27, 2018 · From this productive era arose Bell’s lone solo album, the posthumously released I Am the Cosmos LP—his swan song and masterpiece. There Was A Light details the pop culture phenomenon that made Big Star legends and divulges how its …

Jan 15, 2019 · The following excerpt is from There Was A Light: The Cosmic History Of Chris Bell & The Rise Of Big Star (HoZac Books), a new oral history by Rich Tupica detailing the short life of Chris Bell, including the time he spent fronting Big Star with Alex Chilton, who’d just left his successful gig as the Box Tops’ lead vocalist.